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Gender Affairs

The Bureau of Gender Affairs is responsible for the formulation and implementation of the National Policy on Gender and provides support to government agencies and non-governmental organisations in the areas of gender sensitization, training and mainstreaming. The Bureau of Gender Affairs was established to be the leading agency which seeks to redress the attitudes, practices and systems that operate to barriers to gender equality in Barbados. In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $316,800 was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

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HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

National HIV/AIDS Commission (NHAC)

The National HIV/AIDS Commission (NHAC) was officially established in 2001, to provide the Government of Barbados with a means of effectively coordinating and managing the expanded multi-sectoral response to HIV.

The main functions of NHAC are:
• Advise government on HIV/AIDS/STDs policy;
• Advocate for the effective involvement of all sectors and organisations in implementing programmes and strategies;
• Monitor the implementation of the Strategic Plan in all sectors of society;
• Create and strengthen partnerships for an expanded response among all sectors;
• Mobilise resources (internationally and locally) for the implementation of the National HIV/AIDS programme and;
• Recommend appropriate research.
In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $160,000 was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this programme.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Student Revolving Loan Fund (SRLF)

The Student Revolving Loan Fund (SRLF) was established under the Student Revolving Loan Fund Act, 1976-20. The purpose of the SRLF is to provide loans to eligible Barbadians to assist in financing areas of study, including various academic, technical, and vocational programmes. The Fund is financed by receipts from borrowers. The categories for financing are: Graduate, Undergraduate, Post- secondary/ technical education, and vocation education. In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $6 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this programme.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Transport of Pupils

The Transport of Pupils is a subsidy which is paid by the Ministry of Education to the Transport Board, for the provision of bus fares for school children, who are in uniform and transported on Transport Board buses. In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $3 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this programme.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

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School Meals Department

The School Meals Department was established to provide free meals to all children in nursery and primary schools. All expenses in connection with the School Meals Department, including maintenance of existing equipment and the purchase of new equipment, are met by the Ministry of Education. The schools participating in the programme include, government primary schools as well as the lone senior school and private institutions such as the Learning Centre, the Challenor School and the St. Patrick's Roman Catholic School. Lunches are also served to selected students at some secondary schools.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $26.48 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $14.1 million will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

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Assistance to Private Schools

The Assisted Private Schools Programme provides for the annual cost of bursaries which are awarded to children entering Assisted Private Schools. This includes the payment of salaries of some teachers at these schools and grants in certain subject areas. In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $1.77 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this programme, of which $1.12 million will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Erdiston Teachers’ Training College

The Erdiston Teachers’ Training College provides for administrative and operational costs for the college, which was established under the Erdiston Training College Board of Management Order 1983, for the training of teachers. The College provides high quality training and professional development for educators while advancing scholarly research and facilitating the delivery of programmes that are aligned with the educational needs of the public.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $3.36 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Barbados Community College

The Barbados Community College is a tertiary institution which was established in 1968 by an Act of Parliament, the Barbados Community College Act, 1968-23. The Act was amended in 1990 to empower the College to grant Bachelor Degrees, Associate Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates, to students who successfully complete approved programmes of study.

The Act made provision for the BCC to offer education and training in Agriculture, Commerce, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, Science, and Technology. The Ministry of Education provides a grant to the BCC to finance staffing, operating costs, the maintenance of college buildings, equipment and to execute the College's programmes.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $24.89 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $17.35 million will go towards Wages and NIS, and $61,726 will go towards pensions.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

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Barbados Community College Hospitality Institute (BCCHI)

The Barbados Community College Hospitality Institute (BCCHI) is a separate campus dedicated by the Barbados Community College, to the training of hotel and restaurant staff. In 1997, the PomMarine Hotel and Hospitality Institute opened in Marine Gardens, Hastings, Christ Church.

It is the only hotel training school of its kind in the Eastern Caribbean, where students are given the opportunity to work in a fully operational hotel and restaurant both of which are open to the public. The Ministry of Education provides a grant for the operating costs of BCCHI.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $5.79 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $4.19 million will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology (SJPI)

The Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology (SJPI) was established in 1969 as the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic (SJPP) to offer technical and vocational training programmes to students. Apart from its own programmes, the institution also provides training for the Barbados Vocational Training Board (BVTB), students of secondary schools, industrial workers and teachers of local schools.

On October 19, 2017, the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic (SJPP) was officially renamed to the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology (SJPI). The Ministry of Education meets all the operating costs of SJPI.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $3.92 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

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University of the West Indies (UWI)

The University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill Campus was founded in 1963 is mandated to advance education and create knowledge through excellence in teaching, research, innovation, public service, intellectual leadership and outreach, in order to support the social, economic, political, cultural, environmental development of the Caribbean region and beyond.

The Ministry of Education provides payment of economic cost for Barbadian students at U.W.I, Cave Hill Campus, including Government's contribution towards the Seismic Research Centre, Council of Legal Education, and LLM Programme in Legal Drafting.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $71.3 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $68.5 million will go towards Wages and NIS however, an additional $52.23 million is needed. This entity has outstanding debt totaling approximately $67.4 million.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Barbados Accreditation Council

The Barbados Accreditation Council (BAC) was established in November 2004 by an Act of Parliament, the Barbados Accreditation Council (BAC) Act 2004-11, with two (2) broad roles:
• The registration and re-registration of institutions offering post-secondary/tertiary education and programmes of study, the accreditation and re-accreditation of programmes and institutions in Barbados and related functions, such as recognition and equivalency of local and foreign-based qualifications, articulation and conferral of institutional titles and;
• The granting of Certificates of Recognition of CARICOM Skills Qualification to applicants who satisfy the requirements for recognition as skilled CARICOM nationals and examining and verifying of Certificates of Recognition of Caribbean Community Skills granted to community nationals by Member States.
The Ministry of Education undertakes the Government's obligations under protocol 11 of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $1.83 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $1.18 million will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

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HIGHLY DESIRABLE

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National Conservation Commission

The Commission's purpose is to protect, enhance and sustain our marine and terrestrial environment and for the provision of social services relating to public safety and recreation for our citizens and visitors to our shores.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $24.65 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $21.6 million will go towards Wages and NIS, and $750,300 will go towards pensions.This entity has accummulated arrears of $19.9 million.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Sanitation Service Authority (SSA)

The SSA is responsible for the collection and disposal of garbage, the control of, and maintenance of cemeteries, as well as the maintenance of the Mangrove Landfill.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $49.05 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $21 million is paid to
Sustainable Barbados Recycling Centre under a Take or Pay contract and
the remainder is kept by the SSA. Of the remainder, $2.5 million is for the purchase of equipment and the remaining $26.6 million that was voted is
insufficient to cover Wages and NIS. There is an additional $10.1 million
will be needed to cover Wages and NIS.

SSA has accummulated arrears of $76.5 million.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Drainage Unit

This subprogram is responsible for the maintenance and construction of adequate drainage systems throughout the island to minimise the instances of flooding in low-lying districts.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $10.78 million was approved by
the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $3.71 million will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Barbados Vocational Training Board

The Barbados Vocational Training Board (BVTB) is a statutory organisation which provides for an adequate supply of trained manpower in all branches of economic activity; the supervision of apprentices, training programmes, and the testing and certification of trainees and apprentices. The programmes offered by BVTB are the Skills Training Programme, Evening Programme and an In-plant Programme.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $13.48 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $6.73 million will go towards Wages and NIS, and $239,238 will go towards pensions.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Technical & Vocational Education & Training Council

The Technical & Vocational Education & Training (TVET) Council is a statutory organisation which was established in accordance with the TVET Act, 1993-11, to make Barbados more competitive through the development of its workforce. It is mandated to plan, coordinate and establish standards and qualifications for the discipline of TVET. The Act provides for the management of the Employment and Training Fund (ETF), which aims to promote and support training.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $3.28 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $2.02 million will go towards Wages and NIS, and $83,069 will go towards pensions.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Financial support is provided for the operation and maintenance of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and a range of specialist services.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $149.26 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $101.5 million will go towards Wages and NIS, $2.5 million will go towards pensions, however an additional $44.5 million will be needed. This entity has outstanding debt totaling approximately $37.7 million and accummulated arrears of $162.5 million.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Emergency Ambulance Service

This agency operates an island-wide emergency ambulance service.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $3.29 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $3 million will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

QEH Medical Aid Scheme

This Scheme provides support for expenses incurred by patients and their escorts, who must travel for medical attention which is unavailable in Barbados. It also provides for the payment for services not available at the QEH, as well as charges for trust account. In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $1.23 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Psychiatric Hospital

The Psychiatric Hospital operates under the Mental Health Act (Cap. 45) and provides treatment and care to patients, specialist care to out-patients at the Hospital, as well as to clinics, centres and Drug Rehabilitation Services. In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $47,520 was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Geriatric & 3 District Hospitals

The Geriatric District Hospital provides for the institutional and rehabilitary care for the elderly. The St. Philip District Hospital provides the holistic approach to the physical, cognitive, social and spiritual care of the elderly and physically challenged young adults housed at the Evalina Smith Children Ward. The Gordon Cummins District Hospital provides for the institutional care of the elderly. The St. Lucy District Hospital provides for institutional care on a 24-hour basis and rehabilitative care for the elderly and disabled children.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $31 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for these entities, of which $26 million will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Alternative Care for the Elderly

Provides for the cost of caring for elderly persons who are transferred by the Ministry to Private Nursing Homes.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $4.48 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this programme.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Drug Service

Provides quality drugs to Government Health Care Institutions, provision of free medication to residents of Barbados under the Special Benefit Service. Administered by the Drug Service Act Cap. 40A, and the (Drug Service) Financial Rules 1980.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $27.6 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this programme, of which $5.59 million will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Forensic Centre

The Forensic Sciences Centre is responsible for the analysis of evidence, for both local and overseas agencies, and when necessary, representatives of the Centre give expert testimony in the courts of law.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $4.08 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $1.97 million will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Criminal Justice Research and Planning Unit

The Criminal Justice Research and Planning Unit conducts research and provides scientific identification of the range of problem factors with respect to crime and criminality on the island. It also undertakes evaluative research of current systems of managing criminal justice data.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $758,005 was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $481,969 will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Project Office

The Project Office falls under the Office of the Attorney General and the Ministry of Home Affairs, and is responsible for managing all capital and maintenance projects within the ambit of those government Ministries.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $23.16 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $385,161 will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Registration Department

The Registration Department manages the system to provide for the registration of professions, tradesmen and business persons, births and stillbirths, deaths and marriages, recording of Deeds and the safekeeping of wills of living persons.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $10.95 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $3.68 million will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Supreme Court

The Supreme Court carries out its functions in accordance with the Supreme Court Judicature Act, Cap 117A and other enactments conferring jurisdiction on the Registrar and the Judges of the Supreme Court.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $5.29 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $2.56 million will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Process Serving

This service is conducted in accordance with the Court Process Act, Cap 111A.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $3.52 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $3.42 million will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Community Legal Services

The Community Legal Services provides legal aid services to members of the public. Funds are provided to assist in the payment of legal fees for criminal cases on behalf of members of the public, as well as the payment of personal emoluments and office expenses. In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $1.8 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $542,843 will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Anti-Money Laundering Programme

The Government’s Anti-Money Laundering Programme is administered through the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) and its sub-division, the Financial Intelligence Unit. The functions of AMLA are governed by the Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (Prevention and Control) Act, 2010.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $1.18 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $1.13 million will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Traffic Warden Division

The Traffic Warden Division manages the public car parks and the regulates street parking throughout the island.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $1.77 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $1.71 million will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Regional Police Training Centre

The Regional Police Training Centre provides professional training for police recruits from Barbados and other contributing islands across the Caribbean region. The Centre also offers refresher and senior courses for members of the Police Forces in Barbados and the region.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $1.85 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $1.13 million will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Police Complaints Authority

The Police Complaints Authority is responsible for fostering improved working relations between the police and the public of Barbados by accepting reports on complaints, and reviewing and investigating those complaints.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $235,295 was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $182,376 will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Barbados Water Authority

The Barbados Water Authority a statutory board which provides potable water to all households and commercial entities, and manages and maintains the country’s sewage and waste water systems.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $30 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity of which $10 million will go towards Wages and NIS however, an additional $50 million will be needed. This entity has outstanding debt totaling approximately $161.4 million and accummulated arrears of $70.8 million.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Scotland District Development

The Scotland o provide for the operating expenses of the continuing program of stabilisation and maintenance activities in the Scotland District.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $7.12 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $5.46 million will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Barbados Cane Industry Corporation (BCIC)

The BCIC was established to restructure the sugar cane industry in order for it to operate at a high level of efficiency, and produce new products such as ethanol, electricity by cogeneration and special sugars. In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $748,440 was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which all $748,440 will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Barbados Agricultural Management Company (BAMC)

The Barbados Agricultural Management Corporation is mandated to enhance the growth and cultivation of sugar cane crop and non-sugar cane products in support of exports and related industries by utilising good agricultural practices. In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $25.2 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $23 million will go towards Wages and NIS. This entity has accummulated arrears of $15.5 million.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (BADMC)

The Barbados Agricultural Marketing and Development Corporation is charged with the responsibility of facilitating the development of agriculture through market research and creating opportunities for investment that produce enterprise food security and prosperity in the agricultural sector. In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $4.5 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which all $4.5 million will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Southern Meats

Southern Meats is a public abattoir service for livestock farmers and it operates according to international meat handling standards. In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $1.25 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $1 million will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

National Housing Corporation

The National Housing Corporation was established under the Housing Act (Cap.226). Its function is to provide housing development for public purposes, to manage and maintain Government’s Housing Estates, and to construct of houses for sale under a commercial programme. In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $9.16 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity. This entity has outstanding debt totaling approximately $18.6 million and accummulated arrears of $48.8 million.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Rural Development Commission

The Rural Development Commission is charged with the responsibility of developing rural areas by improving the livelihood of residents and creating sustainable development as well as increasing output in those areas.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $4.47 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $3.26 million will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Land Registry

The Land Registration Department is responsible the managing the country’s Land Registry. Its principal activities include the compilation of a comprehensive record of land titles throughout the island, and the provision of a data bank, repository and reference centre of land titles.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $5.21 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $2.95 million will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Fair Trading Commission (FTC)

The Fair Trading Commission was established to promote soundness, stability, public accountability and transparency within Barbados’ non-bank financial sector in accordance with acceptable global best practices. It regulates the activities pertaining to insurance, credit union, securities and pension plan. Funds are provided from the Consolidated Fund to support operations of the Fair Trading Commission. In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $2.74 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $2.48 million will go towards Wages and NIS.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

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Barbados Investment & Development Corporation

The Barbados Investment and Development Corporation receives a subvention to enable it to increase exports and employment through new investment, diversification and the support of competitive businesses. It contributes to the development of indigenous manufacturing and service enterprises, the export of Barbadian goods and services and the fostering of entrepreneurial activity in the economy.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $10.63 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $7.56 million will go towards Wages and NIS. This entity has outstanding debt totaling approximately $38 million and accummulated arrears of $21.4 million.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Corporate Affairs & Intellectual Property

The Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office is primarily responsible for keeping and maintain a wide variety of business and commercial records which are vital to the orderly conduct of business in Barbados.

It is responsible for the administration of functions and responsibilities under the Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office Act Cap. 21A and the other enactments administered by the Department, including:
• the incorporation and registration of local and external companies; the regulation of the commercial activities of international business companies, foreign sales corporations, exempt insurance and management companies, offshore banks and societies with restricted liability;
• the registration and maintenance of public records relating to business names, limited partnerships newspapers, pharmacies, charities and bills of sale; registration of patents trade and service marks, industrial designs and other intellectual property rights.
In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $2.8 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity.

In your opinion, this state-owned entity, agency or programme is:

ESSENTIAL

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL & BETTER DELIVERED ELSEWHERE

Barbados National Standards Institution (BNSI)

The Barbados National Standards Institution was established in 1973 as a joint venture between the Government and the private sector. Its main responsibilities involve the preparation and promotion of standards, the maintenance of laboratories for testing, promotion of quality assurance in industry and commerce, and the certification of products, commodities and services.

In the financial year 2018/2019, a total of $1.58 million was approved by the Parliament of Barbados for this entity, of which $1.33 million will go towards Wages and NIS.

Thanks for sharing this information here since you are omly allowed 4 choices on the survey but my 2 cents is that all educational services live BCC, UWI, etc should be left out this survey no matter what, as a bajan Im more than willing to pay my tax dollars to help our younger ones, if you think education is expensive try ignorance.